mike@rubertilawgc.com | 404.219.5671

Outsourced Legal Counsel

Ruberti Law offers experienced legal counsel for businesses of all sizes. The firm specializes in providing outsourced general counsel services and managing routine legal matters for companies without in-house legal staff. The firm also offers outsourced corporate counsel services to companies that have in-house legal staff, but require outside assistance to help manage their workload demands affordably and efficiently.

There’s a lot to think about when selecting a go-to attorney you can trust for your company. Holding an MBA and a law degree, Mike Ruberti approaches legal issues with an understanding of their legal and business ramifications. He has the broad experience needed to serve businesses in multiple industries as well as the depth of knowledge and years of practical problem-solving to handle your company’s legal needs.

In addition to his private practice work with business and real estate transactions, Mike has 10 years of experience serving as an in-house attorney for a large, privately held corporation. His comprehensive, first-hand understanding of what companies need from their outside counsel – from managing a legal budget to giving practical advice that reflects true business acumen – sets him apart from others who offer outsourced legal services.

About

Mike Ruberti founded Ruberti Law LLC to offer business clients the value they deserve along with the high quality legal services they need. He is an experienced private practice attorney who has also held strategic roles as in-house counsel in a corporate environment, maintaining a special emphasis on commercial real estate, commercial contracts, risk management and general business law.

Previous roles include 10 years at a multi-billion dollar, national, privately held restaurant company, fulfilling various positions in the legal and financial services departments. Mike served the company in a dual business and legal role where he was responsible for the company’s risk management, insurance, welfare plans and retirement plans. As a corporate attorney, Mike was responsible for contracts, government relations and regulatory issues, with additional experience in litigation, franchising, data security and social media. He also negotiated real estate transactions across the United States and led the property management department.

In fact, Mike started his legal career as a real estate attorney with an Am Law 100 firm. He was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2000 and has served on the board of the Georgia Restaurant Association and the Atlanta chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel. He also volunteers as the vice chair of the board of directors for Crossroads Community Ministries.

A native of Albany, New York, Mike earned his BBA, MBA and JD at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, where he played Division I baseball and received numerous awards including Academic All-American and 3-time All-Conference.

Today Mike lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and two sons. In his free time, Mike makes fitness a priority. He enjoys hiking, playing tennis and basketball, and coaching Little League baseball as well as volunteering and traveling with his family.

Services

Legal Counsel that Fits Your Business

As your company grows, often your risk exposure and need for legal services grow as well. Ruberti Law partners with you to manage your day-to-day legal matters so you can focus on your business. If you’re spending more and more on external legal fees but aren’t sure if you need to hire an in-house lawyer or General Counsel, or if your legal workload sometimes exceeds the capacity of your current in-house counsel, you will find value in Ruberti Law’s outsourced counsel services.

Companies With No In-House Legal Staff

Through our outsourced general counsel model, clients benefit from the business acumen and legal knowledge of an experienced business attorney without incurring the costs of adding an additional employee. In addition to lower costs, Ruberti Law clients save time in seeking external counsel for non-routine subject-specific legal work. Through the firm’s extensive network, Ruberti Law can locate the appropriate subject matter experts and manage projects as needed, further minimizing legal costs.

Companies With In-House Legal Staff

Perhaps your company already has in-house legal counsel who often need external resources to manage the workload in an efficient manner. Ruberti Law understands first-hand how in-house lawyers must meet multiple deadlines and stay within their legal budget, without sacrificing quality work. The firm offers these clients additional bench strength, serving as a go-to lawyer for handling overflow or practice-specific work in a variety of areas. Clients benefit from having an experienced outside lawyer they can trust to supplement their team when workload demands extra support, without the big firm price tag.

Fees

Ruberti Law offers all clients flexible fee structures to fit their needs and budget, including hourly rates, project-based rates and monthly retainer fees. Please contact us to discuss your company’s growing legal requirements and how our fees can be structured to meet your specific needs and priorities.

Practice Areas

Serving businesses in a variety of industries, Ruberti Law offers you dependable, quality legal support with the enhanced value you desire. Our depth of knowledge and years of experience mean you get the best, most current legal thinking as well as access to an entire network of subject matter experts, when appropriate. Practice areas include:

General Business Law

  • Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
  • Corporate governance
  • Financing transactions

Real Estate

  • Negotiating and drafting leases
  • Real estate acquisitions and dispositions
  • Property management
  • Retail, Industrial, Office, Multifamily

Risk Management

  • Risk analysis and counsel
  • Business audits
  • Drafting policies and procedures
  • Regulatory compliance

Management of Legal Subject Matter Experts

  • Employment law
  • Intellectual Property protection
  • Litigation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • ERISA
  • Benefits and Data Security/Privacy

Contact

Contact

mike@rubertilawgc.com | 404.219.5671